How to Get into Princeton University With InGenius Prep

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Straight from the Princeton admissions offices, our application experts know what Princeton is looking for. Let us help your student optimize their applications and become a top contender for acceptance!

Princeton Admissions Consultants

Having been a key part of the Princeton admissions process themselves, our Former Admissions Officers and Graduate Coaches have guided thousands of students into the Ivy Leagues. From Application Counseling to college essays, personal statements, extracurricular activities, and more—we’re prepared to guide you to acceptance.

Natascha Saunders

  • EdD, Organizational Leadership and Communication, Northeastern University
  • MAT, Justice and Public Life, Princeton University
  • MS, Leadership, Northeastern University
  • MBA, Global Business Leadership, Johnson & Wales University
  • BA, Image Consulting, University of Massachusetts

Christian Keith

  • MA, Public Affairs, Economics, and Public Policy, Princeton University
  • BA, Economics and Political Science, Howard University

Jessica Legare

  • PhD, East Asian Studies, Princeton
  • MA, Japanese Language & Literature, Washington University in Saint Louis
  • BA, Modern Languages & Linguistics, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Christina Badaracco

  • MPH, Public Health Nutrition and Dietetics, University of California Berkeley
  • AB, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University

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Admissions Overview

Princeton University accepts three types of applications from prospective students: Common Application, Coalition Application, or QuestBridge.

Requirements & Recommendations

Along with college essays, personal statements, and letters of recommendation, Princeton’s applicants must also fall within the school’s threshold for standardized test scores. Those applying to college at Princeton must have or exceed these scores for their standardized testing.

Average GPA

3.8 - 4.0

Average SAT Score

1480 - 1580

Average ACT Score

33 - 35

Supplemental Essays

Princeton applicants must submit short answers and supplemental essays for the college application process. Application essays are especially significant for Ivy League admissions officers. The way you answer the Princeton supplemental essays may vastly increase your student’s acceptance chances.

01

Reflect on a time you discussed an issue important to you with someone holding an opposing view. Why did you find the experience meaningful?

02

Reflect on your membership in a community to which you feel connected. Why is this community meaningful to you? You may define community however you like.

03

Reflect on an element of your personal experience that you feel will enrich your college. How has it shaped you?

Princeton Applications: Frequently Asked Questions

When are Princeton applications due?

Princeton’s application deadline for Regular Decision is typically January 1st, and for Single-Choice Early Action, it is usually November 1st.

Decisions for Single-Choice Early Action are generally released in mid-December, while Regular Decision notifications are sent out in late March or early April.

Interviews at Princeton are conducted by alumni volunteers and are offered to as many applicants as possible, but they are not guaranteed for every applicant.

Princeton University has approximately 5,300 undergraduate students and around 3,000 graduate students.

Princeton seeks students who demonstrate academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to extracurricular activities and community service. They value diverse perspectives and look for individuals who will contribute positively to the campus community.

Princeton is renowned for its strong emphasis on undergraduate education, its prestigious faculty, and its beautiful campus. It is also known for its rigorous academic programs, particularly in the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. Students can find more information from their school counselors.

According to the most recent data (2022), the top Princeton majors are as follows:

  • Social Sciences: 20%
  • Engineering: 18%
  • Computer and Information Sciences: 14%
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences: 11%
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions: 10%

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